Hi I’ve been having generalized itching in my buttocks which just started today, post-op day 8 My stitches came out today, I'm applying Bactroban, everything looks good, healing well. There may have been a bit too much fat tranplanted, hoping that will go down as the swelling subsides. But is itching, without a rash or systemic symptoms, something to be concerned about? Thank you!
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With either method of anesthesia, there’s a 1/3000 risk of death. At least with local anesthesia, the surgeon would have a better chance of knowing if the fat injection is too deep because you would feel pain and you’d be able to express that you feel pain. Deep injection equals fat embolu...
Hello dear!!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well.
After a BBL, only about 70% of the transferred fat cells will survive, so it is normal to see a minor reduction in your buttocks. If you have any concerns, I suggest you to follow up close with your plastic surgeon.
Good luck :)
